Neuro Plating System, Neuro Plating System Plates(NST304M02A and 61 Models), Neuro Plating System-Packaging unit(NSP-001 and 10 models), Neuro Plating System-Sterile Kit(TCN-011 and 69 models), Neuro Plating System-Screws(N15A03 and 11 models)
Applicant
Osteonic Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GWO · Neurology
Decision Date
Jan 27, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5320
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Neuro Plating System is intended for use in selective trauma of the cranial skeleton, cranial surgery and reconstructive procedure.
Device Story
Neuro Plating System consists of titanium plates and screws used for fixation, alignment, and stabilization of cranial fractures and reconstructive procedures. Plates (0.3mm-0.6mm thick) are made of commercially pure titanium (ASTM F67); screws (0.8mm-1.95mm diameter) are made of Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy (ASTM F136). Both components are anodized. The system is used by surgeons in clinical settings. Plates are placed over fractured bone and secured with screws inserted through plate holes. Plates may be bent or cut intraoperatively to match patient anatomy. The device is provided either non-sterile (requiring steam sterilization before use) or as a sterile kit (gamma-sterilized). The system provides rigid fixation to aid bone healing and structural reconstruction.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included 4-point bending, torsion, and axial pullout strength tests. Packaging and sterilization validation (gamma) were performed for the sterile kit configuration. Biocompatibility is supported by data from the primary predicate (K190811).
Indicated for patients requiring fixation, alignment, and stabilization of fractures in the cranial skeleton during cranial surgery and reconstructive procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A preformed alterable cranioplasty plate is a device that is implanted into a patient to repair a skull defect. It is constructed of a material, e.g., tantalum, that can be altered or reshaped at the time of surgery without changing the chemical behavior of the material.
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Osteonic Co., Ltd % Sanglok Lee Manager Wise Company Inc. #507, #508, 166 Gasan digital 2-ro, Geumcheon-gu Seoul, 08507 Korea. South
## Re: K210360
Trade/Device Name: Neuro Plating System, Neuro Plating System Plates(NST304M02A and 61 Models), Neuro Plating System-Packaging unit(NSP-001 and 10 models), Neuro Plating System-Sterile Kit(TCN-011 and 69 models), Neuro Plating System-Screws(N15A03 and 11 models)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5320 Regulation Name: Preformed Alterable Cranioplasty Plate Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWO, GXR, HBW Dated: December 9, 2021 Received: December 17, 2021
Dear Sanglok Lee:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely.
for Adam Pierce Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K210360
Device Name Neuro Plating System
Indications for Use (Describe)
Neuro Plating System is intended for use in selective trauma of the cranial surgery and reconstructive procedure.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
## Date: November 9, 2021
#### Applicant / Submitter: 1.
Osteonic Co., Ltd. 303Ho, 405Ho, 505-2Ho, 505-3Ho, 902Ho, 1004Ho, 1005Ho, 1201Ho, 1202Ho, 1206Ho 38, Digital-ro 29-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, Korea (Postcode 08381) Tel : +82-2-6902-8400 Fax : +82-2-6902-8401
#### 2. Submission Correspondent
Na Young, Kang 303Ho, 405Ho, 505-2Ho, 505-3Ho, 902Ho, 1004Ho, 1005Ho, 1201Ho, 1202Ho, 1206Ho 38, Digital-ro 29-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, Korea Tel. +82-2-6902-8415 Fax. +82-2-6902-8401 Email: naykang@osteonic.com
#### 3. Device:
- Proprietary Name Neuro Plating System
- Common Name Neuro Plating System
- Classification Name Preformed Alterable Cranioplasty Plate; Burr hole cover; Cranioplasty plate fastener
#### 4. Predicate devices:
- Primary Predicate devices: K190811- Neuro Plating System by Osteonic Co., Ltd. .
#### 5. Product Code & Regulation Number:
GWO, GXR, HBW (21CFR§882.5320, 21CFR§882.5250, 21CFR§882.5360)
#### 6. Device Description:
The Neuro Plating System is comprised of plates and screws. The range of plate sizes is from 0.3mm to 0.6mm thick. It is made of commercially pure titanium of Gr 1, 2 and 3 (ASTM F67) and in 3 colors (silver, blue and gold) by anodizing. The range of screw diameter is from 0.8mm to 1.95mm in lengths of 3.0 to 6.0mm. It is made of Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy (ASTM F136) and in 3 colors (silver, green and gold) by anodizing.
Neuro Plating System consists of plates and screws to provide fixation and aid in the alignment and stabilization of fractures in reconstructive processes. The plate is placed on the fractured bone and the screw is inserted into the bone through a plate hole to fix. If necessary, the plate may be bent or cut to meet the anatomical needs of patient.
The Neuro Plating System has two types of sterilization method; Neuro Plating System is non-sterile state packed in PE bag which must be sterilized before use and Neuro Plating System - Sterile Kit is provide sterile state with gamma sterilization packed in Tyvek and PET. Both are single use only.
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#### 7. Indication for use:
Neuro Plating System is intended for use in selective trauma of the cranial skeleton, cranial surgery and reconstructive procedure.
#### 8. Non-clinical tests:
There are a number of differences between the predicate devices and the subject devices as presented in this submission, however, the differences were evaluated through design control, risk analysis and verification & validation activities, and test results demonstrated that the subject devices and predicate devices are substantially equivalent.
The following tests were performed:
▪4 Point Bending Test
▪Torsion Test & Axial Pullout Strength Test
▪Packaging Process Validation Test (only Neuro Plating System - Sterile Kit)
▪Gamma Sterilization Validation (only Neuro Plating System - Sterile Kit)
▪Shelf life (only Neuro Plating System - Sterile Kit)
The subject device's titanium grade is the same as the predicate device's, but the subject device is thicker than the predicate device. Therefore, the performance testing of the subject device is expected to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
Validation of sterilization parameters and biocompatibility of the subject device are supported by sterilization validation and biocompatibility testing as provided in the primary predicate K190811.
#### 9. Substantial Equivalence:
The subject device is similar to the predicate devices in terms of indications, materials, use and design. All of the technical characteristics are substantially equivalent to the corresponding characteristics of the predicate devices. There might be slight differences in dimensions, shapes between the subject device and each predicate device, however, the information and the data of non-clinical testing such as mechanical testing and sterilization testing provided in this submission supports substantial equivalence to the predicate devices in safety and performance.
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| | Subject device | Predicate Device | Reference Device | Equivalence |
|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | OSTEONIC Co., Ltd. | OSTEONIC Co., Ltd. | Stryker | - |
| Device Name | NEURO PLATING SYSTEM | NEURO PLATING SYSTEM | Stryker Universal Neuro 3 System | - |
| 510(K) # | K210360 | K190811 | K131775 | - |
| Class | 2 | 2 | 2 | Equivalent |
| Product Code | GWO, GXR, HBW | GWO, GXR, HBW | GWO, GXR, HBW | Equivalent |
| Intended Use | Neuro Plating System is intended for use in selective trauma of the cranial skeleton, cranial surgery and reconstructive procedure. | Neuro Plating System is intended for use in selective trauma of the cranial skeleton, cranial surgery and reconstructive procedure. | The Stryker Universal Neuro 3 System is intended for reconstruction, stabilization and/or rigid fixation of non load-bearing areas subsequent to craniotomy, craniectomy and cranial fractures in adults and adolescents (age 12 and higher). | Equivalent |
| Material<br>(Chemical<br>composition) | •Plate- Pure Titanium ASTM F67<br>•Screw- Titanium Alloy ASTM F136 | •Plate- Pure Titanium ASTM F67<br>•Screw- Titanium Alloy ASTM F136 | •Plate- Pure Titanium ASTM F67<br>•Screw- Titanium Alloy ASTM F136 | Equivalent |
| Surface<br>Treatment | • Plate: Anodizing<br>• Screw: Anodizing | • Plate: Anodizing<br>• Screw: Anodizing | • Plate: Anodizing<br>• Screw: Anodizing | Equivalent |
| Shape and<br>Dimension | Straight, angle, Y-shape, X-shape, D-Y shape, burr hole, square, matrix and mesh plate with various lengths and thickness (0.1 to 0.6mm). The screws range in diameters of 0.8 to 1.95mm and lengths from 3.0 to 6.0mm. | Straight, angle, Y-shape, X-shape, D-Y shape, burr hole, square, matrix and mesh plate with various lengths and thickness (0.1 to 0.6mm). The screws range in diameters of 0.8 to 1.95mm and lengths from 3.0 to 6.0mm. | Performed alterable cranioplasty plate, burr hole cover, cranioplasty plate fastener. | The safety and performance of plates and screws were shown to be equivalent to predicate device. - Most of components (plates and screws) of the model added this time are the same as the predicate device except for the plate_NST306X02A. The equivalence of NST306X02A with predicate device was verified. |
| Single Use | YES | YES | YES | Equivalent |
| Sterile | Neuro Plating System:<br>Non sterile, steam<br>sterilization before use<br>Neuro Plating System<br>Sterile Kit : sterile,<br>gamma irradiation | Neuro Plating System:<br>Non sterile, steam<br>sterilization before use<br>Neuro Plating System<br>Sterile Kit : sterile,<br>gamma irradiation | Sterile, gamma<br>irradiation | Equivalent |
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# 10. Conclusions:
Based on documentation supplied with this submission, conclusions drawn from design control, risk analysis and verification & validation activities demonstrate that the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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